25+ Years of IAM Excellence
SPS, Inc. is the IBM Identity and Access Management specialist. Since 1998, we have partnered with enterprise organizations to design, implement, and operate identity infrastructure that secures their most critical assets.
Built on IBM IAM from Day One
SPS was founded with a singular focus: IBM Identity and Access Management. That focus has never wavered.
Founded as IBM IAM Specialist
SPS, Inc. is established with a founding mission: deliver best-in-class IBM Identity and Access Management services to enterprise organizations.
IBM Gold Business Partner Status
SPS achieves IBM Gold Business Partner status — recognition of technical depth, client success, and commitment to the IBM ecosystem.
First Large-Scale ISIM/ISAM Migration
Completes the first major enterprise migration from IBM Tivoli Identity Manager to IBM ISIM — establishing the foundational methodology later formalized as the Cobalt Migration Framework.
IBM Verify Co-Create Program
Accepted into IBM's exclusive co-creation program — working directly with IBM product teams to shape the IBM Verify SaaS roadmap.
Asplundh Flagship Migration
Completes the landmark Asplundh migration — 37,000+ users, 40+ servers decommissioned, zero downtime — establishing SPS as the industry reference for large-scale IBM Verify migrations.
Managed Identity Services Launch
Launches a full managed identity operations practice — giving enterprises access to SPS IBM Verify expertise on an ongoing retainer basis.
Our Values
Specialist, Not Generalist
We do one thing: IBM Identity and Access Management. Not broad cybersecurity. Not cloud consulting. IBM IAM. This depth is our clients' competitive advantage.
Partnership Over Transaction
Our client relationships average over 7 years. We invest in understanding your environment, your team, and your business — not just completing a project and leaving.
Engineering Precision
Identity infrastructure is not a place for shortcuts. We document everything, test everything, and validate everything — because a misconfiguration in IAM can bring down your entire business.
Continuous Learning
Our team participates in IBM co-creation programs, maintains active certifications, and engages with IBM product teams directly. We bring the latest IBM Verify capabilities to every client.
Knowledge Transfer
Every engagement ends with your team more capable than when we arrived. We don't build dependencies — we build internal expertise that makes you less reliant on external help.
Global Reach, Local Depth
Proven references in the United States and international markets. We understand the regulatory nuances of operating identity infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions.
60+ Enterprise Clients Across Every Major Industry
From the U.S. Air Force and Federal Reserve, to BMW, PepsiCo, Warner Brothers, and NASA — SPS has delivered IBM Security solutions to enterprises across government, financial services, healthcare, energy, retail, and more.
Let's work together
Whether you're planning a migration, deploying IBM Verify for the first time, or looking for ongoing managed support — we'd love to talk.